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Hours

Monday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Santos Campground Introduce

Santos Campground offers a charming outdoor experience nestled in the heart of horse country near Ocala, Florida. This campground provides a variety of campsites amidst a tranquil setting, ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. With well-maintained facilities and a range of recreational activities, Santos Campground is a perfect destination for families, individuals, and groups looking to explore the great outdoors.

  • Spacious Campsites: The campground features widely separated sites that ensure privacy and space for all campers. Some visitors have noted the recent clearing of sites, though there are occasional overhanging branches which may require attention for safety.
  • Trail System: Santos Campground boasts an excellent network of trails suitable for various activities including biking, hiking, and horseback riding. The paved trails are particularly favored by runners and cyclists looking for a scenic workout.
  • Staff Friendliness: Known for its helpful and approachable staff, the campground ensures that visitors have a pleasant experience during their stay.

Additional amenities include:

  • On-site parking for vehicles and RVs
  • Bathrooms with running water (note: unheated in colder months)
  • Access to Over-The-Air (OTA) TV and cellular signals
  • Facilities for campfires and picnics, though some areas may require attention to safety due to overhanging branches

Santos Campground also offers a mix of reviews from previous guests:

  • Positive Feedback: Many visitors appreciate the peaceful setting and the helpfulness of the staff. The trails are highly praised for their variety and well-maintained condition.
  • Constructive Suggestions: Some campers have suggested improvements in site safety, particularly regarding overhanging branches near fire pits and picnic tables. Additionally, there have been instances where camp hosts could be more mindful of quiet hours to enhance the overall experience.

If you're looking for a serene yet adventurous camping spot in Florida, Santos Campground is a great choice, especially if you enjoy exploring trails on foot or by bike!

Location

Customer Reviews

4.0
1037 reviews
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Jason L
Oct 25, 2024

We stayed at site number one for five nights total. The site was recently cleared but there were branches that broke off the trees that got hung up on other branches directly over top of our picnic table and fire pit. For this reason, we did not feel safe using the table or fire pit. On Thursday my wife was doing dishes and said that someone was touching our power box, opening it up, looking at our surge protector and then walked off. I went outside to ask the person what they were doing. They stated that they were checking it and that they work there. We both feel that the person should have knocked on our door before touching our stuff. We would have had a better time if we could have had a safe fire pit area and some common curiosity from that staff member. It's a nice place to stay and camp out. I would recommend staying here for sure, especially if you like riding bicycles!

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Dave Thurston
Feb 10, 2025

Nice setting in horse country. The camp sites are very spread out. The staff were helpful. There are great trails for a variety of activities. I ran on a very nice paved trail. The maps are great. Bathrooms are OK but unheated. OTA TV and cell signals were adequate. One of the camp hosts violated the quiet time rules by using a noisy four-wheeler early in the morning.

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Tiffany Adams-Khumalo
Apr 01, 2024

My family and I took a Sabbath nature walk here. It's Absolutely beautiful!!! It's also a bike trail. Lots of beautiful scenery and nature. They have bathrooms on site which weren't bad. Picnic tables under gazebos and plenty of open space for the little ones to run and play. Highly recommend checking it out.

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Sara Ramsey
Mar 23, 2024

This is by far one of my favorite campgrounds. Very small with only 25ish sites. Each camp spots has lots of space. Very quiet. The hiking and biking trails were a perfect way to spend the week. The restrooms and shower were very nice and always clean. Each site does have electric and water hook up. There is a dump station at the campground. It is very close to restaurants and grocery stores but you feel like you ate out in the country.

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Mike B
Mar 15, 2024

Really great campground at the entryway of Florida's best and largest network of trails. Often attend during FAT Tire fest where it is maxed out beyond capacity but it is still a great place. Really nice when at normal booking levels. Definitely recommend and bring your bike!